Prinz 1000
Production period:	1964 to 1972
Class:	Motor Car
Engines:	Gasoline: 1.0 liter (31.6 kW)
Length:	3793 mm
Width:	1490 mm
Height:	1364 mm
Wheelbase :	2250 mm
Curb weight :	650 kg

The NSU Prinz 1000 and the NSU 1000 were passenger car models of the NSU engine works AG, which were built from 1964 to 1972 in different variants. They were based on the NSU Prinz 4 , but were with a length of 3.8 m a class bigger.

In 1963, NSU introduced its first model with four cylinders and chain drive the overhead camshaft. The air-cooled four-cylinder engine of the Type 67a was slightly inclined backwards across the rear. From 996 cc, this made 51 hp at 5,000 rpm power and a torque (DIN): 52 1b ft. 7.2 kg m at 2,000 rpm, the cars top speed 83.9 mph, (135 km/h) . 

PERFORMANCE:NSU Prinz

• engine capacity 60.78 cu in, 996 cu cm
• fuel consumption 40.3 m/imp gal, 33.6 ml US gal
• max speed 83.9 mph, 135 km/h
• max power (SAE): 51 hp at 5,000 rpm
• max torque (DIN): 52 1b ft. 7.2 kg m at 2,000 rpm
• max number of engine rpm: 5,500
• specific power: 51.2 hp/l
• power- weight ratio: 25.8 lb/hp, 11.7 kg/hp
• acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 20.7 sec, 0—50 mph (0—80 km/h) 12.5 sec

The Prinz 1000 and its subsequent models were modern for their time - and especially for the car class: the engine had much potential for performance gains with overhead camshaft and cross flow cylinder head, and the trailing arm rear axle with rubber joints on the wheels  (similar to the small Heckmotorwagen of Fiat) provided for sporty driving characteristics, as they had to offer at that time only BMW and Porsche. Accordingly, the four-cylinder types of NSU tuners and as a basis for racing were popular and successful. 1965, the sports variant TT was introduced.

An unusual detail was the reversing lights: these were mounted on the underside of the flashing lights in the outermost of the three truncated cone-shaped lights and beamed down on the chrome-plated rear bumper. From there, the white light was mirrored backwards and was visible to subsequent drivers (more or less).

1000/1000 C (1967-1972)

In February 1967 the car was only offered as "NSU 1000" or "NSU 1000 C" with luxury interior. At the same time, the 1.0-liter engine was converted to regular gasoline. The power fell to 40 hp (29 kW), the torque to 7.0 mkg (68.7 Nm). The now type 67e called car was 20 kg heavier the  distribution of weight was  41.6% to front axle,and 58.4% at rear axle; the top speed was still given at 135 km / h.The sports variant TTS version was capable of 160 km/h with 2 Solex 40 PHH downdraught twin barrel carburettors and a max engine rpm of 6,150.

In December 1972 the production ended. A total of about 196,000 NSU Prinz 1000 and NSU 1000 were created. 

PERFORMANCE: NSU 1000

• engine capacity 60.78 cu in, 996 cu cm
• fuel consumption 37.1 m/imp gal, 30.9 m/US gal, 7.6 1 x 100 km
• max speed 80.8 mph, 130 km/h
• max power (DIN): 40 hp at 5,500 rpm
• max torque (DIN): 51 1b ft, 7 kg m at rpm
• max engine rpm: 5,800
• specific power: 40.2 hp/l
• power-weight ratio: 36.4 lb/hp, 16.5 kg/hp
• acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 20.7 sec, 0—50 mph (0—80 km/h) 12 sec

TTS sports variant

• max power (DIN) 70 hp at 6,150 rpm
• max torque 62 1b ft, 8.5 kg m at 5,500 rpm
• max engine rpm 6,150
• specific power 70.3 hp/l
• power-weight ratio 22 lb/hp, 10 kg/hp
• acceleration 0—50 mph (0 —80 km/h) 7.6 sec
• max speed 99.4 mph, 160 km/h
• fuel consumption 35.3 m/imp gal, 29.4 m/l US gal, 8 1 x 100 km.

The Nordex SA in Montevideo, the model Prinz 4 and two of Prince and Prince 4 1000 mounted derived models that were not available in Europe. These were proprietary developments of Nordex SA exclusively for the South American market.